General Editorial Review
Daniel Smith, Bookstore. This is another of Newburgh's old houses, having been established in 1830, by Mr. Geo. Lomas, who conducted the business for thirteen years, and after his death it was purchased by Mr. Smith, who has since conducted the same. At the time Mr. Smith purchased it, it was located at 102 Water street, where he continued for a number of years, but finding the space too limited, he removed to 77 Water street, where he remained until April, 1877, when, having purchased the premises and erected his present fine brown stone front store, he moved into the same. This store is one of the most completely arranged bookstores in Orange County, and here can be found all the new and valuable publications of the day, in books and periodicals, all the standard works, school books, law blanks, and all classes of stationery, gold and steel pens and holders, pencils, inks, cards, (wedding, visiting and business,) in short everything found in any first class bookstore can be found here. Mr. Smith has long been identified with the horticultural interests of Newburgh, and is at present treas., of the Newburgh Bay Horticultural Society. Mr. Smith makes a specialty of religious works and publications, his store being the Depository of the Newburgh Bible Society.
David Moore, Lumber Dealer. David Moore and Halsey R. Stevens established this business in Newburgh upwards of thirty years ago. At various times there have been different partners associated in the firm, although the name of Moore has always been connected with it since the business was begun. The present proprietor, Mr. David Moore jr., purchased the entire interest in 1877 and has since conducted the business, which consists of wholesale and retail lumber and timber. Of the former Mr. Moore deals in white pine, hemlock, spruce and hardwood, shingles, lath, fence posts, and pickets, in short everything that is kept in any well stocked lumber yard can be found here. Of timber he makes a specialty of building timber, which he handles by car or boat load lots if desired. His place of business is 80, 82 and 84 Front street to which he recently removed from cor. Washington and Water streets.
Sterling & Owen, Merchant Tailors. The firm of Sterling & Owen is located on the cor. of Front and Third streets. The business was established in 1835, being one of the oldest clothing houses in Orange County. William Sterling began the business and conducted the same until his death in 1842 when his sons Asa and Robert succeeded to the same and continued until 1861, when Robert Sterling took charge alone. After his death the present firm was formed by Richard Sterling and Samuel J. Owen, who have conducted the business since and have built up a track second to none in the County. Their business consists of merchant tailoring, ready made clothing and gent's furnishing goods. They carry the largest stock of any house in Newburgh, make a specialty of custom made goods, manufacturing all their goods and warrant every article purchased from them. They have won a reputation any firm may justly feel proud of, and we cordially recommend them to our readers.
Mathews & Barnes, Pork Packers, Commission Merchants, etc. This house, the members of which are J. H. Mathews and E. C. Barnes, began business in 1874 just at the beginning of the present financial and business troubles of the country, and have constantly and steadily increased their trade, until they are almost as widely known as any firm in Newburgh. They first located at 180 Water Street where Mr. Mathews, the senior member, had conducted business for two years previously. Their establishment here was too limited to meet the demands of their trade, and in June of 1874 they moved to 62 Water Street, their present location, and fitted it up for their business which consists of cutting, curing and smoking pork, hams, and shoulders; dealing in poultry, butter and lard, both wholesale and retail. They make a specialty of fine Orange, Delaware, and Chenango Counties Butter, and of the celebrated “Newburgh Sugar Cured Hams” their own curing. Mr. Barnes was upward of twenty years in the employ of Wm. O. Mailler, and in this time paid especial attention to purchasing butter, and this experience is of immense value to the present firm. Their trade extends throughout Orange, Ulster, Sullivan and Duchess counties, where their “Sugar Cured Hams" have become the standard brand. Both members of this farm are old residents of Newburgh.
Peck, Van Dalfsen & Co., Furniture Dealers. This firm is located at 114 Water Street, the business consisting Furniture, Upholstering, Carpets, Oilcloths, Mattings, Window Shades, etc. The business was established in 1844, by C. U. Cushman, who conducted the same until 1851, he was succeeded by W. & J. C. Peck, who continued the same a number of years, when James T. Van Dalfsen entered into partnership when the firm became W. E. & J. C. Peck & Co. In 1868, Mr. W. E. Peck retired and was succeeded in the firm by Chas. A. Harcourt, the firm name changing to Peck, Van Dalfsen & Co. This is one of the largest firms of the city dealing in furniture, their business giving employment to a number of men. It is unnecessary for us to pass any comments upon them, as they are too well known to need an introduction to any citizen residing in Newburgh. Suffice it to say this is one of the best of the many firms of Newburgh.
N. B. & B. D. Hayt, Dry Goods. The business at present conducted by Messrs. Hayt was begun in 1833 by Teller & Hayt, who conducted it a number of years and were succeeded by Hayt & White. Mr. White afterward sold his interest to Stephen Hayt, and shortly thereafter N. B. Hayt entered the firm, which became Hayt & Co. They continued the business until 1866 when Mr. N. B. Hayt retired from the firm and was succeeded by a son of Stephen Hayt under the firm name of Stephen Hayt & Son. In 1876 Mr. Stephen Hayt retired after a business life of forty-three years, and a new firm formed consisting of N. B. & E. D. Hayt. This firm deal largely in Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, making a specialty of Black Silk and Mourning Goods. They also carry a large stock of Underwear, Hosiery and Gloves, among the latter the “Windsor 66” kid gloves being another of their specialties. These gloves are imported for and sold only by them, and are rapidly gaining the favor of the public, every pair being warranted. Both members of this firm stand high in the estimation of the citizens of Newburgh. N. B. Hayt has served as Alderman of the Fourth Ward several times, has been President of the Common Council and acting Mayor after the death of Mayor Leonard in 1875.